What do get for Brother's GF?

[4DisneyfansinNC]

My older brother has been with his GF for close to 10 years. I never know what to get her for Christmas. She's never really been part of the family (her choice) and really doesn't acknowledge anything I send for her anyways. (we live in different states). But I do feel like I should send something. Any ideas? Trying to keep it $40 and under. THANKS!

 

[princess pooh]

A book on manners might be a good idea

Maybe a gift card to Sephora or something like that. I would spend less then $40 if she's going to be snotty about it anyways.

 

[4DisneyfansinNC]

A book on manners might be a good idea

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HA! NO KIDDING! I can only image the trouble that would cause.
Thanks for the idea though, I had thought of getting her something from the Philosophy line, so I guess I'm on the right page.

 

[luvwinnie]

I have to ask...does she send YOU a gift?

 

[Tinkerbelle739]

Sephora is a great idea. Yankee Candle or Bath and Body also. Or just an American Express gift card and she can use it for whatever she wants

I LOVE Philosophy, have you tried it for yourself? I sure hope so!!

 

[Jennifer S]

After 10 years why do you feel the need to buy her something, esp. when you don't see her. Christmas is about more than just giving gifts. Simplify your life and send a nice card instead. If she chooses not to be a part of the family and doesn't acknowledge your gifts I wouldn't waste my time or money.

 

[r3ngels]

I was thinking Bath and Body works too.

 

[CajunDixie]

Our standby for family extra's like a GF, BF or any sort of extra person at the holidays is a restaurant card. One year I gave BIL's GF a card for Bath & Body and then learned a month later she uses nonscented items. At least by the next holiday she was no longer around. At least with the restaurant card I figure everyone has to eat....not to mention I usually have a few in my purse from my reward programs and I usually take a blank Christmas card in case of any unknown or forgotten peeps. Somehow we forgot DHs grandmother one year (she's legally blind so many gifts won't work for her like photos, jewelry and candles) and I gave her 2 Pizza Hut cards because she was complaining about the "homes" poor food. We had celebrated with DHs family early and ended up going back down Christmas Eve and taking his grandma to Pizza Hut for dinner.

 

[4DisneyfansinNC]

I have to ask...does she send YOU a gift?

I do usually get a GC, but it's always signed from my brother and her.

 

[4DisneyfansinNC]

After 10 years why do you feel the need to buy her something, esp. when you don't see her. Christmas is about more than just giving gifts. Simplify your life and send a nice card instead. If she chooses not to be a part of the family and doesn't acknowledge your gifts I wouldn't waste my time or money.

I KNOW! I wish I could take on that attitude though. Ugh, I just can't seem to get to the place you're talking about. Maybe in another 10 years? LOL!

 

[letfuller]

Wow $40 is quite a bit for someone who doesn't seem too grateful. One year my stepsister gave me a "free with purchase" gift for christmas. She didn't pay a dime for my gift!!! I laugh about it now, but I was rather steamed at the time.

In regards to this woman, how about something that would allow her to pamper herself? A massage, nails, pedicure? No, stationary... then you might get a thank you!

~Linda